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SO10 GCJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,416 mi
Last recorded60,416 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO10 GCJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 60,416 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 52,524 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 46,384 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 41,558 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,479 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 40,479 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,403 miles

Rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,870 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 16 Jul 2018 35,478 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 35,478 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 30,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres have age related cracks

Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,763 miles

all tyres are perished

Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,582 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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SO10 GCJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,465 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO10 GCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SO10 GCJ registered?

SO10 GCJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is SO10 GCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO10 GCJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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